Four fried calamari for $22– are you kidding? Burnt bottom layer of lasagna. In general, Just adequate food for out of wack prices. Looked like a very cute place, but will not be returning.
AnneH
Under other circumstances, I would give this restaurant a decent review, but the staff's inability to deal with rowdy and disruptive patrons made for a miserable dining experience.
This was an excellent find for delicious Italian. The cocktails are point, try the ginger cosmo, it is excellent! The ricotta and spinach tortellini with sage butter sauce was chef's kiss! My husband went old school with bolognese sauce and spaghetti but that sauce was out of this world! Topped with pistachio cheesecake and it was a lovely evening.
AbelsGuide
Normally I'm a bit of an Italian food snob since I've grown up with it. I was blown away by the experience at Giardino 54. It's cozy, with attentive staff, delicious food and priced fairly. We sampled from the menu: amazing fennel salad, homemade pastas (killer gnocchi, delicate fettuccini and spaghettini), flavorful stuffed chicken with broccoli rabe and to top it off - the best panna cotta I've enjoyed. If you find yourself in this area of Hell's Kitchen, highly recommend. I would be a regular here if I was a New Yorker ?
DonnaB
It was overall wonderful. They were very accommodating in changing our reservation time at the last minute. Server was very attentive and knowledgeable. The sea bass with capers was perfect and their homemade pasta was amazing. However, the VERY best part was the pistachio ricotta cheesecake. Truly the best dessert I have ever had
Ryan Daoust
What an amazing place! We ate the eggplant rollotini as an app and the spaghetti in mushroom sauce! Everything to perfect! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellis Brust
Dropped in after a show for some of the finest “home made” Italian in the city. Clearly family recipes. We will be back… frequently!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Albakadabra Albita
Cozy and small restaurant, not fancy at all. Good pasta and really good atmosphere. I highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NancyH
Our last night in NYC, I decided to book some Italian. I researched many places to find the right prices and quality of food I was looking for. Giardino didn't disappoint. The drinks were great and the food was absolutely delicious! Everyone of us loved what we ordered. All the plates were cleaned. We all tried each other's food and my favorite was the short ribs with spicy polenta. I made a reservation on OpenTable, but it was not too busy. They called me to see if a high table would be fine. I said it was fine because I thought they were busy. Turns out we could have had a regular table and chairs. After walking so much in NYC, I wouldn't recommend the high tables if you want to relax. If you get a chance, go here to eat.
Leanna
The food and wine was fantastic. The music was great. The service was wonderful. The only thing we struggled with was that the entire place filled with smoke from the kitchen. We stepped out a few times thinking it just needed to be aired out but it lingered until we left.
Small, cozy restaurant but with plenty of table spacing. There was a large variety of menu items and all of the food we ordered was great. Our cocktails were delicious. Definitely a keeper.
Valentin Raynaud
Exceptional atmosphere, excellent service. And perfect taste!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maël Hirou
Truly perfect, the meal as well as the service.The servers take great care of you.I recommend ! ??Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access ramp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ms16464
Awesome food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leon Elder
Thank you Eddy! You made us so welcome. And we are so glad. The happening room, the hustling kitchen, delicious and surprising food (l’ insalada rabe with fennel, orange, olive, almonds, red onion … ) and happy diners. This is exactly what a curious wanderer of the planet wants to find - and that is not easy. An atmospheric place where smart young locals go. The primitivo was excellent and the delicate house made ravioli special of ricotta, porcinis, shaved parm and truffle oil in a light sauce - bellisissima! A panna cota with the moscato - to be remembered and your smooth attitude. Excellent. Grazie.
Four fried calamari for $22– are you kidding? Burnt bottom layer of lasagna. In general, Just adequate food for out of wack prices. Looked like a very cute place, but will not be returning.
Under other circumstances, I would give this restaurant a decent review, but the staff's inability to deal with rowdy and disruptive patrons made for a miserable dining experience.
This was an excellent find for delicious Italian. The cocktails are point, try the ginger cosmo, it is excellent! The ricotta and spinach tortellini with sage butter sauce was chef's kiss! My husband went old school with bolognese sauce and spaghetti but that sauce was out of this world! Topped with pistachio cheesecake and it was a lovely evening.
Normally I'm a bit of an Italian food snob since I've grown up with it. I was blown away by the experience at Giardino 54. It's cozy, with attentive staff, delicious food and priced fairly. We sampled from the menu: amazing fennel salad, homemade pastas (killer gnocchi, delicate fettuccini and spaghettini), flavorful stuffed chicken with broccoli rabe and to top it off - the best panna cotta I've enjoyed. If you find yourself in this area of Hell's Kitchen, highly recommend. I would be a regular here if I was a New Yorker ?
It was overall wonderful. They were very accommodating in changing our reservation time at the last minute. Server was very attentive and knowledgeable. The sea bass with capers was perfect and their homemade pasta was amazing. However, the VERY best part was the pistachio ricotta cheesecake. Truly the best dessert I have ever had
What an amazing place! We ate the eggplant rollotini as an app and the spaghetti in mushroom sauce! Everything to perfect! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dropped in after a show for some of the finest “home made” Italian in the city. Clearly family recipes. We will be back… frequently!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy and small restaurant, not fancy at all. Good pasta and really good atmosphere. I highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our last night in NYC, I decided to book some Italian. I researched many places to find the right prices and quality of food I was looking for. Giardino didn't disappoint. The drinks were great and the food was absolutely delicious! Everyone of us loved what we ordered. All the plates were cleaned. We all tried each other's food and my favorite was the short ribs with spicy polenta. I made a reservation on OpenTable, but it was not too busy. They called me to see if a high table would be fine. I said it was fine because I thought they were busy. Turns out we could have had a regular table and chairs. After walking so much in NYC, I wouldn't recommend the high tables if you want to relax. If you get a chance, go here to eat.
The food and wine was fantastic. The music was great. The service was wonderful. The only thing we struggled with was that the entire place filled with smoke from the kitchen. We stepped out a few times thinking it just needed to be aired out but it lingered until we left.
Restaurantji Recommends
Small, cozy restaurant but with plenty of table spacing. There was a large variety of menu items and all of the food we ordered was great. Our cocktails were delicious. Definitely a keeper.
Exceptional atmosphere, excellent service. And perfect taste!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly perfect, the meal as well as the service.The servers take great care of you.I recommend ! ??Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access ramp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you Eddy! You made us so welcome. And we are so glad. The happening room, the hustling kitchen, delicious and surprising food (l’ insalada rabe with fennel, orange, olive, almonds, red onion … ) and happy diners. This is exactly what a curious wanderer of the planet wants to find - and that is not easy. An atmospheric place where smart young locals go. The primitivo was excellent and the delicate house made ravioli special of ricotta, porcinis, shaved parm and truffle oil in a light sauce - bellisissima! A panna cota with the moscato - to be remembered and your smooth attitude. Excellent. Grazie.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5